AeroPress Original
Score: 77/100
Hamilton Beach One Press
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Hamilton Beach One Press 12-Cup Coffee Maker features a unique lever-dispensing system and a sealed glass reservoir that keeps coffee hot for up to four hours, with programmable brewing. Its reliance on ground coffee only and a hard-to-read level window are notable compromises. Great for users who prioritize mess-free dispensing and freshness.
The AeroPress Original is a compact, manual brewer that delivers smooth coffee in under two minutes using air-pressure and micro-filtration. Its trade-offs include a limited single-serve capacity and reliance on disposable paper filters. Ideal for travelers, campers, and solo coffee drinkers who value speed and portability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1.25 cups | 12 cupsbest | |
— | 12 cupsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 120 seconds | 60 secondsbest |
— | 71 °Cbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.18 kgbest | 3.14 kg |
— | 120 Vbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
29.8 cm | 36.5 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Brew Capacity (Cups) (cups) | 1.25 cups | 12 cups |
Performance(1) | ||
Brew Time (seconds) | 120 seconds | 60 seconds |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Power Type | Manual | Electric |
Features(1) | ||
Programmable Timer | false | true |
Build & Design(6) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.18 kg | 3.14 kg |
Height (cm) | 29.8 cm | 36.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 11.4 cm | 26.5 cm |
Depth (cm) | 12.1 cm | 25.5 cm |
Primary Material | Polypropylene, BPA-free, silicone | Glass |
Filter Type | Paper micro | Permanent |
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Professional reviewers praise the AeroPress for its innovative 3-in-1 brewing system that delivers fast, grit-free coffee with café-quality flavor, highlighting its portability, durability, and versatility across hot, cold, and espresso-style preparations.
Everyday users appreciate the AeroPress for its ease of use, consistent taste, and compactness that lets them enjoy good coffee while traveling, camping, or at the office. Common themes include love for the quick brew and simple rinse, while recurring complaints focus on the limited single-serve capacity and the need for disposable paper filters.
“"no more mediocre hotel/office coffee" - AeroPress official site”
“"brews a 10-cup pot in approximately 10 minutes"”
“"coffee temperature consistently reaches a piping hot 168°F (71°C)"”
Professional reviewers commend the One Press for its innovative lever-dispensing system that delivers coffee with virtually no drips, a consistently high brew temperature of 168 °F, and a sealed glass reservoir that preserves flavor. The digital clock and 24-hour programmable start are highlighted as user-friendly, while the only notable drawback noted by experts is the hard-to-read front coffee-level window.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the mess-free dispensing, the ability to keep coffee hot and fresh longer, and the convenience of programmable brewing and tall-mug compatibility. The most common complaint mirrors the expert view: the front-facing level window is difficult to read, and some note the lack of pod compatibility.
